Illustrative imagery representing a real event where a pregnant woman was face planted, her and her unborn child was crushed under the full weight of the deputy at a taillight stop, according to RUSSELL SMITH, PLLC
Sheriff Ryan Norman stated that the deputy hadn’t broken any policies or procedures.
Everyone Will Be Treated With Respect
Sheriff Ryan Norman defended the actions that cost McCracken County taxpayers $100,000, harmed a pregnant woman, and endangered her unborn child.
“He’s a young deputy. He’s proactive. He’s good at his job,” Sheriff Norman stated.
JAMES SAMPLES FOR SHERIFF
All Standard Operating Procedures will be brought into conformity with:
The United States Constitution
“Proactive”?
The non-combative mother — and her unborn child — were not committing crimes before or while pinned beneath the deputy’s weight. Watch the video:
What can be questioned is the judgment of leadership that defended these actions.
This incident began as a simple taillight stop.
I ask voters to remember this moment at the ballot box — because this could have been your daughter, or your mother carrying you.
James Samples for McCracken County Sheriff
• All deputies will be required to obtain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• If a deputy causes harm to a citizen, that deputy will be held accountable for ensuring medical care is provided.
• As stated in my campaign contract, crimes committed against citizens — including by deputies — will be treated as crimes and addressed accordingly.
